Help me spend my CI gift card.

AUguy · 03-21-2011, 08:38 AM

So it turns out that my wife loves me and she gave me a $100 gift card to CI. I am going to take a trip to their superstore in PA this weekend. Problem is I can't decide what to get. I have been on a Tat buying spree lately so I would like to grab a box of something else.

These boxes are on the short list.

-San Cristobal Francisco
-A. Fuente Short Story
-Illusione ~mk~
-La Aroma de Cuba (Not sure which blend yet)

Tell me what you think or recommend some other stuff for me to research the next few days.

Aero95 · 03-21-2011, 08:46 AM

I would also look at the Liga Privada T52. If not then I would choose the Illusione on your list. Have fun!

maninblack · 03-21-2011, 08:49 AM

The Mi Amor La Aroma Da Cubas are great smokes. Are you looking for full bodied smokes or milder ones? 601 blues are awesome smokes for around 100 bucks or so. Ever had Diesels? They are 100 bucks for 30 great smokes.

AUguy · 03-21-2011, 08:52 AM

I like medium to full bodied. I am a huge fan of DPG spice bombs. I was looking at the Mi Amors. I might grab a single and try it before I go for a box. I have several 601s already. Never tried a Diesel though.

I am willing to spend up to 80 or 90 in addition to the gift card so.......

rharris · 03-21-2011, 10:24 AM

Can't go wrong with the San Cristobals! I love them.

kaisersozei · 03-21-2011, 10:28 AM

You can't lose with either the San Cristobal or the mk, those are my favorite sizes in those two lines.

Have fun!

kelmac07 · 03-21-2011, 11:50 AM

The San Cristobals have that Pepin spice. Not a total spice bomb, but yummy just the same.

N2 GOLD · 03-21-2011, 11:54 AM

You can never go wrong with the San Cristobal...

CoreyD · 03-21-2011, 04:06 PM

I'd mess ya all up and go anything from genberal I was given the opportunity to sample hoya da monterey's,Don Tomas's and La Gloria Cubana's and they are just yummy, then my favs - Joya de Nicaragua series Antanos,dark corojos , then AVO'S or Kristoffs, well you get the point man I'd hate to half to figure what I'd spend $100 on i'd spend and still feel I didn't get what I could of got then they'd throw a deal a week later and I'll go dang. Good luck. Do you get a catalog that may help you get more for your $$ or what you wouldn't normally get. But yoiur few selects there sound great , great humi stuffers.

guitar4001 · 03-21-2011, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by AUguy

So it turns out that my wife loves me and she gave me a $100 gift card to CI. I am going to take a trip to their superstore in PA this weekend. Problem is I can't decide what to get. I have been on a Tat buying spree lately so I would like to grab a box of something else.

These boxes are on the short list.

-San Cristobal Francisco
-A. Fuente Short Story
-Illusione ~mk~
-La Aroma de Cuba (Not sure which blend yet)

Tell me what you think or recommend some other stuff for me to research the next few days.

great choices. I would stick with the san cristobal.

AUguy · 03-21-2011, 09:54 PM

OK. I think I am going to grab a box of DPG Blue Demitase and a San Cristobal Assortment Sampler. I will probably grab a few singles too.

I say I am sticking to this but I will probably change my mind five times before this weekend.

03-21-2011, 09:59 PM

Illusione mk!!!
Posted via Mobile Device

AUguy · 03-21-2011, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Christiel49

Illusione mk!!!
Posted via Mobile Device

As much as I love them I just cant bring myself to spend 184 on a box of 22. I will just have to buy a few singles.

swh127 · 03-22-2011, 07:46 AM

If you are going to the CI superstore, stop in their blend lab and pick up a stick or two. It is an interesting concept and you just might find some new combinations of wrappers, fillers and binders that you enjoy without worrying about who made the cigar.

Average Joe · 03-22-2011, 07:52 AM

Rocky Patel Edge Counterfeit. Great value.

Chemyst · 03-22-2011, 08:37 PM

Take some food and drink with you to the Mothership.
A 6-pack and a cheese steak to go with your San Cristobal.
Doesn't get any better than that! I always forget, and end
up at McD's down the street. meh.

Chemyst

cort · 03-22-2011, 08:41 PM

You gotta get the San Cristobal Sellecion Del Sol. My favorite NC right now. I love those sumb!tches!!!

AUguy · 03-22-2011, 10:35 PM

changed my mind again.

San Cristobal Assortment Sampler

DPG Blue Exquisito 5ver

La Aroma de Cuba Marquis Tubo box of 10

Plus some singles from around the store.

Chemyst · 03-23-2011, 08:51 PM

Are you a DPG 'ho'?

Your plan looks good.
Have a good time.

Chemyst

AUguy · 03-26-2011, 09:13 AM

Today is the day. I will post pics when I get back. And yes I have changed my mind again. I am just gonna go enjoy myself and get whatever looks good to me.

03-21-2011, 08:38 AM	#1
AUguy The end is always near Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: William Location: Troy, Alabama Posts: 266 Trading: (10)	Help me spend my CI gift card. So it turns out that my wife loves me and she gave me a $100 gift card to CI. I am going to take a trip to their superstore in PA this weekend. Problem is I can't decide what to get. I have been on a Tat buying spree lately so I would like to grab a box of something else. These boxes are on the short list. -San Cristobal Francisco -A. Fuente Short Story -Illusione ~mk~ -La Aroma de Cuba (Not sure which blend yet) Tell me what you think or recommend some other stuff for me to research the next few days.

03-21-2011, 08:46 AM	#2
Aero95 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Aaron Location: Loveland Ohio Posts: 295 Trading: (2)	Re: Help me spend my CI gift card. I would also look at the Liga Privada T52. If not then I would choose the Illusione on your list. Have fun! __________________ "If I cannot smoke in heaven, then I shall not go." -- Mark Twain

03-21-2011, 08:49 AM	#3
maninblack Will smoke for food Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Kevin Location: Where the hoot owls f$ck the chickens Posts: 10,637 Trading: (80)	Re: Help me spend my CI gift card. The Mi Amor La Aroma Da Cubas are great smokes. Are you looking for full bodied smokes or milder ones? 601 blues are awesome smokes for around 100 bucks or so. Ever had Diesels? They are 100 bucks for 30 great smokes. __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

03-21-2011, 08:52 AM	#4
AUguy The end is always near Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: William Location: Troy, Alabama Posts: 266 Trading: (10)	Re: Help me spend my CI gift card. I like medium to full bodied. I am a huge fan of DPG spice bombs. I was looking at the Mi Amors. I might grab a single and try it before I go for a box. I have several 601s already. Never tried a Diesel though. I am willing to spend up to 80 or 90 in addition to the gift card so.......

03-21-2011, 10:24 AM	#5
rharris Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Richard Location: Norwich N.Y. Posts: 281 Trading: (48)	Re: Help me spend my CI gift card. Can't go wrong with the San Cristobals! I love them.

03-21-2011, 10:28 AM	#6
kaisersozei The Homebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Gerard Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 3,183 Trading: (40)	Re: Help me spend my CI gift card. You can't lose with either the San Cristobal or the mk, those are my favorite sizes in those two lines. Have fun! __________________

03-21-2011, 11:50 AM	#7
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Help me spend my CI gift card. The San Cristobals have that Pepin spice. Not a total spice bomb, but yummy just the same. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

03-21-2011, 11:54 AM	#8
N2 GOLD MIND OVER MATTER... Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: RICO Location: So. CAL 33° 44' 44" N / 117° 52' 0" W Posts: 2,330 Trading: (1)	Re: Help me spend my CI gift card. You can never go wrong with the San Cristobal... __________________ When I want your opinion, I'll give it to ya.

03-21-2011, 04:06 PM	#9
CoreyD Licking my wounds Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Corey Location: NE Wisconsin Posts: 1,468 Trading: (23)	Re: Help me spend my CI gift card. I'd mess ya all up and go anything from genberal I was given the opportunity to sample hoya da monterey's,Don Tomas's and La Gloria Cubana's and they are just yummy, then my favs - Joya de Nicaragua series Antanos,dark corojos , then AVO'S or Kristoffs, well you get the point man I'd hate to half to figure what I'd spend $100 on i'd spend and still feel I didn't get what I could of got then they'd throw a deal a week later and I'll go dang. Good luck. Do you get a catalog that may help you get more for your $$ or what you wouldn't normally get. But yoiur few selects there sound great , great humi stuffers. __________________ Serenity - 1. A disposition free from stress or emotion. 2. The absence of mental stress or anxiety

03-21-2011, 09:54 PM	#11
AUguy The end is always near Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: William Location: Troy, Alabama Posts: 266 Trading: (10)	Re: Help me spend my CI gift card. OK. I think I am going to grab a box of DPG Blue Demitase and a San Cristobal Assortment Sampler. I will probably grab a few singles too. I say I am sticking to this but I will probably change my mind five times before this weekend.

03-21-2011, 09:59 PM	#12
Christiel49 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Help me spend my CI gift card. Illusione mk!!! Posted via Mobile Device

03-22-2011, 07:46 AM	#14
swh127 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Scott Location: State College, PA Posts: 143 Trading: (3)	Re: Help me spend my CI gift card. If you are going to the CI superstore, stop in their blend lab and pick up a stick or two. It is an interesting concept and you just might find some new combinations of wrappers, fillers and binders that you enjoy without worrying about who made the cigar.

03-22-2011, 07:52 AM	#15
Average Joe Livin' the dream! Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Name Location: Over Yonder Posts: 183 Trading: (10)	Re: Help me spend my CI gift card. Rocky Patel Edge Counterfeit. Great value.

03-22-2011, 08:37 PM	#16
Chemyst Doin Time on Planet Earth Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Ken Location: So. Jersey Posts: 392 Trading: (7)	Re: Help me spend my CI gift card. Take some food and drink with you to the Mothership. A 6-pack and a cheese steak to go with your San Cristobal. Doesn't get any better than that! I always forget, and end up at McD's down the street. meh. Chemyst __________________ Can vegans eat animal crackers?

03-22-2011, 08:41 PM	#17
cort ◤◢◣◥ Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Gary Posts: 4,478 Trading: (41)	Re: Help me spend my CI gift card. You gotta get the San Cristobal Sellecion Del Sol. My favorite NC right now. I love those sumb!tches!!!

03-22-2011, 10:35 PM	#18
AUguy The end is always near Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: William Location: Troy, Alabama Posts: 266 Trading: (10)	Re: Help me spend my CI gift card. changed my mind again. San Cristobal Assortment Sampler DPG Blue Exquisito 5ver La Aroma de Cuba Marquis Tubo box of 10 Plus some singles from around the store.

03-23-2011, 08:51 PM	#19
Chemyst Doin Time on Planet Earth Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Ken Location: So. Jersey Posts: 392 Trading: (7)	Re: Help me spend my CI gift card. Are you a DPG 'ho'? Your plan looks good. Have a good time. Chemyst __________________ Can vegans eat animal crackers?

03-26-2011, 09:13 AM	#20
AUguy The end is always near Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: William Location: Troy, Alabama Posts: 266 Trading: (10)	Re: Help me spend my CI gift card. Today is the day. I will post pics when I get back. And yes I have changed my mind again. I am just gonna go enjoy myself and get whatever looks good to me.